Creating a database and biobank for patients with lacunar strokes

Constitution of a Clinico-radiological Database and a Biobank for Patients With Lacunar Infarcts at Lariboisière Fernand-Widal and Sainte Anne Hospitals

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT03552926

This study is trying to create a database and biobank for people who have had recent lacunar strokes to see if certain health markers can help predict their recovery and future health issues.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (other)
Locations1 site (Paris)
Trial IDNCT03552926 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to establish a clinico-radiological database and biobank for patients who have experienced recent lacunar strokes, specifically within 15 days of the event. It will focus on identifying clinical, radiological, and genetic markers that predict outcomes such as recurrent strokes, cognitive impairment, dementia, depression, gait disturbances, and overall disability. The study will involve comprehensive assessments and follow-ups to gather data on these patients' natural history and health trajectories.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a recent small subcortical infarct.

Not a fit: Patients with a prior diagnosis of dementia or severe disability may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of lacunar strokes and improve patient management and outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored cognitive outcomes in stroke patients, this specific approach to creating a biobank and database for lacunar strokes is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years and above
* History of recent (less than 15 days) neurological deficit related to a small subcortical infarct (evidenced by medical history or physical examination)
* Diagnosis of recent small subcortical infarct on MRI (hyperintensity on diffusion-weighted imaging showing an infarction in the territory of one perforating artery) presumably responsible for the corresponding neurological deficit
* Lesion diameter mess than 20 mm
* Ability to comply with scheduled follow-up and annual neurological evaluation
* Affiliation to the national French health insurance (sécurité sociale)
* Signature of informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior diagnosis of dementia according to DSM IV criteria
* Prior severe disability with Rankin scale ≥ 4
* Serious concomitant systemic disorder that can compromise the follow-up study;
* Leukoencephalopathy of non-vascular origin;
* Severe psychiatric disorder;
* Inability to obtain an informed signed consent from the patient or his/her family;
* Medical contraindication or refusal to undergo cerebral magnetic resonance scanning (MRI).

Where this trial is running

Paris

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Lacunar Strokes, Small subcortical infarct, Cerebrovascular disorders, Neurocognitive and cardiovascular disorders, Disability, Dementia, Stroke

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.